Keto Köfte (Ekmeksiz)
Turkish Meatballs (without bread filler)
Yes, with a tweak: explicitly ask for 'ekmeksiz' (without bread) or 'unsuz' (without flour) to ensure no breadcrumbs or flour are used as fillers. About 6g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Turkish dishes.
What it is
Seasoned ground beef or lamb meatballs, pan-fried or grilled. Traditionally, breadcrumbs or grated onions can be used as binders. A keto version omits the breadcrumbs and focuses on the meat and spices.
Key ingredients
Ground beef/lamb, onion (finely grated, minimal), garlic, parsley, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, olive oil/butter for cooking.
How to make it keto
Explicitly ask for 'ekmeksiz' (without bread) or 'unsuz' (without flour) to ensure no breadcrumbs or flour are used as fillers. Request to omit all high-carb sides like rice, bulgur, or fries.
Watch out for
Breadcrumbs or flour used as a binder in the meatballs; hidden sugars in any accompanying sauce; high-carb sides.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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